Wedding Toss
Common Format Of A Wedding Reception
The following list is a common chain of events at a wedding reception. There is also a brief description of each event.
Arrival of guests at hall
Introduction of wedding party
Introduction of bride and groom
Blessing
Meal
Cake Cutting
Toasts
Bride & Groom’s First Dance
Father & Daughter’s Dance
Mother & Groom’s Dance
Special Dances
Bouquet and Garter Toss
Dancing and Fun
Arrival of guests at reception site
Typically, a wedding lasts about 15 minutes. However, some guests do arrive early to the reception. Therefore, be sure all reception to-dos are complete by the start time of the wedding. Also, all wedding vendors should be wearing proper attire for early arriving and late staying guests. All tables should be set-up including cake table, entertainment’s table, sign-in table, food tables, and tables with chairs for all guests. If you have a seating arrangement, all seating lists should be at the reception with everyone’s name with where they are sitting.
Introduction of wedding party
This step is not mandatory, but it is nice for everyone to know who the wedding party is as many have not met before your wedding. Create a “Reception Planning Guide” and give this to your master of ceremonies prior to your wedding. This details, among other things, the order of entrance into the reception site with their names and titles. The order of entrance is as follows: parents of the bride, parents of the groom, ushers with bridesmaids, Flower Girl and ring bearer, special guests, best man, maid/matron of honor, bride and groom. In addition, review the pronunciations of the wedding party’s names with the master of ceremonies.
Introduction of bride and groom
This is always the last of the introductions. Everyone should stand before the bride and groom enter. In addition, a special song can be arranged with the music entertainment and a special announcement made to punctuate a true grand entrance. Also, inform the master of ceremonies how you would like to be introduced: Mr. and Mrs. Smith or John and Jane Doe.
Blessing
This is another step that is not mandatory, but for the religious couples makes a nice setting. If you invite the person who performed the marriage ceremony to the reception, I would recommend having them conduct the blessing. If they are not able to attend, a parent or family friend is a good idea. Lastly, the master of ceremonies could give the meal blessing. Be sure to communicate with whomever is giving the blessing in advance so they are prepared to give a personal touch.
Meal
It’s time to eat! Bride and Groom should stop and take a moment to eat. This may be your only chance in the day. In addition, it is customary for the bride and groom to start the food line. Most guests know to wait until the bride and groom start the food line. So don’t be late!
Cake Cutting
This is the traditional bride and groom making the first cut on their Wedding Cake. Then, the bride feeds half of the piece of cake to the groom and the groom feeds the remaining half to the bride. The cutting of the cake is a ceremony intended to symbolize the caring and sharing for one another. Forks may be used as they make the image very attractive for the photographer. Forks may also minimize the possibility of someone being hurt with the more playful squashing that sometimes happens.
Toasts
The toast is when the bride and groom toast each other then interlock arms and drink. Immediately following, the best man and maid/matron of honor make toasts to the bridal couple. Be prepared for other family and friends to follow with their toasts too.
Bride & Groom’s First Dance
The Bride & Groom’s Dance is the first dance between a bride and groom as a married couple. The dance is also commonly known as the “First Dance”. The timing of the bride and groom dance can vary in the evening based on your preferences. The first dance can be done immediately following the grand entrance with the wedding party circling the dance.
Father & Daughter’s Dance
The Father & Daughter’s Dance or the Father Bride Dance is the dance between the father(s) of the bride and the bride. Brides, if you have more than one father in your life, one can tap the other on the shoulder in the middle of the dance so you can dance with both of them. If you do not have a father, a common substitute is a father figure or even your brother would make a very nice gesture.
Mother & Groom’s Dance
The Mother & Groom’s dance is the dance between the mother(s) of the groom and the groom. Grooms, if you have more than one mother in your life, one can tap the other on the shoulder in the middle of the dance so you can dance with both of them. If you do not have a mother, a common substitute is a mother figure or even your sister would make a very nice gesture.
Special Dances
There may be songs in your life that mean dear to your heart. You can ask the music entertainment to play these songs during the night or immediately following the formal dances. An example would be: If someone dear to you passed recently, you may ask the music entertainment to play Angels Among Us by Alabama.
Bouquet and Garter Toss
The traditional tossing of the bouquet is when the bride tosses the bridal bouquet to all single women in attendance. Immediately following the bouquet tossing, a chair is set in the middle of the dance floor. The chair is for the bride to sit and the groom to remove the bride’s garter from her leg. The traditional tossing of the garter is when the groom tosses the bride’s garter to all the single men in attendance. The people whom catch the garter and bouquet are said to be the next one to marry.
Dancing and Fun
This is what you pay the music entertainment to do – get people to dance and have a good time. Give the music entertainment music examples and limitations of what type of music you want but don’t give them a list of 100 songs they need to play.
About the Author
About The Author: Matt Campbell is the owner and Webmaster of WeddingMuseum.com, an online wedding planning resource. WeddingMuseum.com features free wedding websites, wedding planning ideas and tools, local vendor listings, wedding song lists and wedding store.
Brenda & Chris’s Wedding Toss
|
|
Bridal Garter in sheer white or Ivory, wedding garter, lovely toss away garter $12.00 |
|
|
wedding/bridal bouquet cream/pink foam rose 8pc.bride,2 maids,toss,4 buttonholes $159.00 |
|
|
Silk Cherry Blossom Petals Petal Toss Wedding Flower Girl Decorations $11.10 |
|
|
U.S. MARINE BRIDAL TOSS Military Garter Wedding, Garters RED $6.58 |
|
|
Western Garter Wedding Supplies Toss HORSE HORSESHOE BLUE $5.10 |
|
|
Western Garter Wedding Supplies Toss HORSE HORSESHOE BLUE $5.10 |
|
|
toss the bouquet Fiskars clear stamps wedding cake $4.05 |
|
|
John Deere Tractor set Wedding bridal Garter small -xtra large lot arm band toss $25.14 |
|
|
Set of 2 Diamond/Rhinestone Wedding Bridal Garters Keepsake/Toss White OR Ivory $36.95 |
|
|
Fabric Blue Hill WEDDING MARCH Sheet MUSIC toss ROSE $5.07 |
|
|
Fabric Blue Hill WEDDING MARCH Sheet MUSIC toss gold $5.07 |
|
|
Fabric Blue Hill WEDDING MARCH Sheet MUSIC toss BLUE $5.07 |
|
|
WOODLAND SCENICS ECONOMY 1932 HO (1/87) WEDDING BOUQUET TOSS $13.99 |
|
|
Wedding Phrases Bouquet Toss Garter Rings Toast Reception K&Company 3D Stickers $4.13 |
|
|
New Bridal Wedding Garter Set Keep Toss Party Free Shipping Vintage Garter Belt $7.94 |
|
|
New Bridal Wedding Garter Set Keep Toss Party Free Shipping Vintage Garter Belt $7.94 |
|
|
New Bridal Wedding Garter Set Keep Toss Party Free Shipping Vintage Garter Belt $8.93 |
|
|
New Bridal Wedding Garter Set Keep Toss Party Free Shipping Vintage Garter Belt $5.99 |
|
|
Wedding bridal Garter LOT Nightmare before Christmas Sally Jack Sexy Black toss $25.85 |
|
|
SUPERMAN super Hero Bridal Wedding Garter Toss DC comic $12.67 |
|
|
Donald & Daisy DUCK Bridal Wedding Garter Toss DISNEY $13.69 |
|
|
Pittsburgh Pirates Toss Wedding Garter with Gift Box Baseball Charm MLB Logo $15.20 |
|
|
CLASSIC ORGANZA LACE WEDDING TOSS GARTER- NEW $1.20 |
|
|
CLASSIC LACE WEDDING TOSS GARTER- NEW $3.00 |
|
|
Garter SATIN BRIDAL TOSS WEDDING SUPPLIES GARTERS HOT RED $4.81 |
|
|
Garter SATIN LACE TOSS BRIDAL WEDDING SUPPLIES GARTERS WHITE $4.54 |
|
|
Garter SATIN BRIDAL TOSS WEDDING SUPPLIES GARTERS PINK $4.54 |
|
|
Garter SATIN BRIDAL TOSS WEDDING SUPPLIES GARTERS LAVENDER $4.54 |
|
|
Garter SATIN BRIDAL TOSS WEDDING SUPPLIES GARTERS BLACK $4.81 |
|
|
Garter Satin & Lace Garters Toss Wedding Bridal IVORY $4.54 |
|
|
Garter SATIN TOSS BRIDAL WEDDING SUPPLIES GARTERS BLUE $4.54 |
|
|
Garter TOSS Wedding Bridal SILVER BRIDE & GROOM CHARM BLUE $4.86 |
|
|
Garter Lace Prom Toss Goth Wedding Bridal RED & BLACK $5.29 |
|
|
Garter Lace Prom Toss Goth Wedding Bridal BLACK & RED $5.29 |
|
|
ATV 4 Wheeler 2 Pi set Wedding bridal bride toss arm band Garter small-xl lot $27.17 |
|
|
Boston Red Sox Toss Prom Wedding Bridal Garter with Gift Box MLB Logo $14.18 |
|
|
Santa Claus Christmas Bridal Wedding Garter Toss satin mas red $10.64 |
|
|
Black BRIDAL SATIN Garter TOSS Wedding Gothic SNAKE $5.10 |
|
|
John Deere Green Jewel Toss Wedding Garter with Gift Box $15.20 |
|
|
Scraps Skeleton Dog Tim Burton Corpse Bride Bridal Wedding Garter Toss Halloween $16.73 |
|
|
Wedding Prom Favor Dress Gown Elastic Bride Rose Flower Toss Garter w/ Ribbon $3.79 |
|
|
Wedding Favor Bridal Toss Tossing Dress-like Garter Flower Lace White NEW $4.74 |
|
|
Wedding Favor White Organza Bridal Rose Garter Prom Toss Tossing Silver Trim $2.42 |
|
|
Wedding Favor Prom Bridal Ribbon Lace Elastic Toss Garter White and Pink $3.79 |
|
|
Wedding Prom Favor Satin Elastic Garter Bridal Toss Tossing Garter $3.79 |
|
|
Wedding Favor Bridal Toss Tossing Prom Party Satin Applique Garter Wht or Ivory $4.04 |
|
|
Wedding Favor Bridal Organza Garter Toss Tossing + Keepsake Elastic White $3.79 |
|
|
Buzz Lightyear Toss Wedding Garter with Gift Box Charm Logo Prom Toy Story $13.17 |
|
|
Butterfly Garter Set with Green Ribbon Includes Bridal & Toss Garter for Wedding $20.00 |
|
|
John Deere Toss Wedding Garter Green Tractor w/Gift Box $15.20 |
|
|
Toss Hotel $37.13 Toss Hotel > RIX > Kengaraga Street 6 > Riga > > LV-1063>Location. This Riga property is close to Riga Radio and TV Tower and Latvian Academy of Sciences. Also nearby are St John’s Church and St. Peter’s Church. Features. In addition to a restaurant and a bar/lounge, Toss Hotel features a spa tub and a sauna. Toss Hotel has a steam room. Business amenities include high speed Internet access and business services. Toss Hotel has a coffee shop/café. Guest parking is complimentary. The staff can arrange wedding services. Additional amenities include coffee in the lobby, a television in the lobby, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. The front desk is open 24 hours a day. This is a smoke free property (fines may apply for violations). Guestrooms. Guestrooms have satellite television with premium TV channels. Business friendly amenities include desks and direct dial phones. Bathrooms feature bidets, showers only, and handheld showers. All guestrooms at Toss Hotel are non smoking. >The preferred airport for Toss Hotel is Riga (RIX Riga Intl.) 11.9 km / 7.4 mi. Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre. |
|
|
Toss $34.99 Francis Pelletier Toss – Art Print |
|
|
Planet Toss $10 Planet Toss |
|
|
Sun Toss $10 Sun Toss |
|
|
Tulip Toss $26.99 Shirley Novak Tulip Toss – Art Print |
|
|
Toss II $169.99 Alfred Gockel Toss II – Framed Art Print |
|
|
Toss I $169.99 Alfred Gockel Toss I – Framed Art Print |
|
|
Net Toss $79.99 Paul Elson Net Toss – Framed Art Print |
|
|
CARNIVAL CAN TOSS GAME $14.45 Bean bag toss game |
|
|
Football Toss Game $3.99 Football Toss Game |
|
|
Smurfs Toss Game $4.99 Includes (1) toss game. |
|
|
Pitchin’ Chickens Toss Game $12.99 Includes (1) toss game. |
|
|
Cupcake Toss Game $12.99 Includes (1) toss game. |
|
|
PAG TOY TOSS & RETRIEVE $6.78 PAG TOY TOSS & RETRIEVE |
|
|
PACK POWER PAWSITIVE TOSS $7.05 PACK POWER PAWSITIVE TOSS |
|
|
Planning a Wedding to Remember $3.98 Weddings are, inevitably, much more than a simple ceremony. Toss in the fairy-tale dreams of youth, parents’ hope for a family reunion, and friends’ expectations of a Hollywood extravaganza, and it’s no wonder planning this event can cause some to question their sanity. Beverly Clark’s Planning a Wedding to Remember eases the process with an authoritative, comprehensive approach. Featuring hundreds of original ideas, special touches, and practical advice for this special day, the book has been completely updated for the new generation of brides, emphasizing ways to add more fun and entertainment for a truly memorable event. New to this edition are tips on how to personalize a wedding, the latest wedding trends, details on multicultural and religious weddings, updates on the role of the internet in wedding planning, and how to create a personal style of wedding with decor tips and individual party favors. |
|
|
Coin Toss, 1939 $49.99 Coin Toss, 1939 – Giclee Print |
|
|
Personalized Toss The Bouquet Lemonade Drink Mix Personalized Lemondade Drink Mix Each $1.49 This Toss the Bouquet Lemonade Drink Mix features a striped background with a bride throwing the floral bouquet. Personalize the 2 inch white sticker on this Wedding Lemonade Mix with your custom information. Each packet of lemonade drink mix makes 8 oz of a refreshingly cool drink anytime. Add this Personalized Bridal Shower Lemonade Drink Mix to gift bags or scatter on tabletops to use as excellent take-home favors for each of your guests! Assembly required. |
|
|
Tailgate Toss The Original Tailgate Toss $99.95 Tailgate Toss, “The Original” Bean Bag Toss game, is the hottest outdoor game on the market. This exciting game can be enjoyed by young and old alike, packs up easily for travel and is perfect for tailgating or backyard fun. Each game includes: instructions, 8 bean bags (2 sets of 4), and 2 boards. |
|
|
Elephant Ring Toss Game $6.99 Includes 1 Elephant Ring Toss Game. |
|
|
Clown Ring Toss Game $7.99 Includes 1 Clown Ring Toss Game. |
|
|
Blanket Toss, Barrow, Alaska $19.99 Blanket Toss, Barrow, Alaska – Premium Poster |
|
|
WARE TOSS-N-CHEW CARROT $1.73 WARE TOSS-N-CHEW CARROT |
